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August 28, 2025
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Britain to Transform Retired Warrior IFVs into Robot Mine-Breaching Vehicles

The UK Ministry of Defence plans to convert surplus Warrior infantry fighting vehicles into optionally crewed, remotely operated mine-clearance platforms. Under Project ATTILA, six Warriors will be modified in...

August 28, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Canadian Army to Receive Virtual Wargaming Simulator from BAE Subsidiary

BAE Systems subsidiary Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has secured an enterprise licensing contract to supply its Digital Virtual Trainer (DVT) to the Canadian Army. The DVT is a wargaming...

August 28, 2025
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NVL and Kraken Form JV to Capitalize on Expanding Drone Ship Demand

UK-based defense firm Kraken Technology has partnered with German shipbuilder NVL Group to form a joint venture focused on developing and producing unmanned surface vessels. The collaboration is designed...

August 28, 2025
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Thyssenkrupp and Hanwha Make Canada’s Next-Gen Submarine Final Cut

Canada has shortlisted Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean as finalists to build up to 12 new diesel-electric submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy. The Patrol...

August 28, 2025
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Three Companies Secured $15.5M US Army Deal to Boost ISV Autonomy

The US Army has signed $15.5 million worth of contracts with three American firms to add autonomous functions to its current Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISVs). Through the Unmanned Systems...

August 28, 2025
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DZYNE’s Enhanced Dronebuster Can Repel Hostile Drones Up to 4 Km

DZYNE Technologies has rolled out the Dronebuster Power Up Program, offering users of older models, including Block 3, the opportunity to upgrade to the latest Block 4 system. The...

August 27, 2025
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Iron Beam Laser Weapon Evolved Into Airborne Version by Elbit

Elbit Systems is set to take Israel’s Iron Beam airborne, creating a version of the laser system for use by the Israeli Air Force. Originally developed by Rafael as...

August 27, 2025
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US Army to Test Modular Electronic Warfare System in 2026 Upgrade Drive

In 2026, the US Army will start prototyping the Modular Mission Payload (MMP), a plug-and-play electronic warfare kit adaptable to almost any platform. The effort falls under the broader...

August 27, 2025
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India Showcases New Air Defense System Combining Missiles and Lasers

The DRDO has completed the maiden flight trial of India’s Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), a domestically developed shield that fuses missile systems with a directed-energy laser. Designed...

August 26, 2025
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Mergers & JV

$1B Joint Defense Initiatives Revealed by Bulgaria, Germany

Bulgaria and Germany have announced a joint defense program worth £1 billion ($1.1 billion) to establish new production facilities in Bulgaria for artillery munitions, gunpowder, NATO-standard rounds, and advanced...